cybersecurity

DeepSeek iOS app transmits unencrypted data to ByteDance servers, risking user privacy. A NowSecure audit revealed disabled security protocols, insecure data transmission, and reliance on outdated encryption (3DES). App collects sensitive information without adequate protection, and US lawmakers are considering a ban due to national security concerns.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/02/deepseek-ios-app-sends-data-unencrypted-to-bytedance-controlled-servers/